{"id":70356,"date":"2022-04-22T03:59:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T03:59:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:59:30","slug":"how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/","title":{"rendered":"How long do cockatiels live as pets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#How_long_do_cockatiels_live_as_pets\" title=\"How long do cockatiels live as pets?\">How long do cockatiels live as pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#Can_a_cockatiel_live_for_20_years\" title=\"Can a cockatiel live for 20 years?\">Can a cockatiel live for 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#Can_cockatiels_live_for_40_years\" title=\"Can cockatiels live for 40 years?\">Can cockatiels live for 40 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#Is_25_old_for_a_cockatiel\" title=\"Is 25 old for a cockatiel?\">Is 25 old for a cockatiel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#How_long_does_a_cockatiel_live_in_a_cage\" title=\"How long does a cockatiel live in a cage?\">How long does a cockatiel live in a cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#Do_cockatiels_know_their_owner\" title=\"Do cockatiels know their owner?\">Do cockatiels know their owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#How_old_can_cockatiels_live_as_a_pet\" title=\"How old can cockatiels live as a pet?\">How old can cockatiels live as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#Do_cockatiels_live_for_30_years\" title=\"Do cockatiels live for 30 years?\">Do cockatiels live for 30 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#How_many_years_can_a_cockatiel_live\" title=\"How many years can a cockatiel live?\">How many years can a cockatiel live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#Which_bird_has_a_lifespan_of_20_years\" title=\"Which bird has a lifespan of 20 years?\">Which bird has a lifespan of 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#Can_a_cockatiel_live_up_to_30_years\" title=\"Can a cockatiel live up to 30 years?\">Can a cockatiel live up to 30 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#How_long_can_a_cockatiel_live_for\" title=\"How long can a cockatiel live for?\">How long can a cockatiel live for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#What_bird_can_live_for_40_years\" title=\"What bird can live for 40 years?\">What bird can live for 40 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#Can_a_cockatiel_live_for_25_years\" title=\"Can a cockatiel live for 25 years?\">Can a cockatiel live for 25 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#How_old_is_an_old_cockatiel\" title=\"How old is an old cockatiel?\">How old is an old cockatiel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#What_age_do_cockatiels_live_till\" title=\"What age do cockatiels live till?\">What age do cockatiels live till?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#How_long_can_a_cockatiel_be_in_a_cage\" title=\"How long can a cockatiel be in a cage?\">How long can a cockatiel be in a cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#How_long_do_the_average_cockatiel_live_in_captivity\" title=\"How long do the average cockatiel live in captivity?\">How long do the average cockatiel live in captivity?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#Do_cockatiels_like_their_cage_covered_at_night\" title=\"Do cockatiels like their cage covered at night?\">Do cockatiels like their cage covered at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#How_can_I_make_my_cockatiel_live_longer\" title=\"How can I make my cockatiel live longer?\">How can I make my cockatiel live longer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#Do_cockatiels_remember_their_owners\" title=\"Do cockatiels remember their owners?\">Do cockatiels remember their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_cockatiel_loves_you\" title=\"How do you tell if your cockatiel loves you?\">How do you tell if your cockatiel loves you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#What_do_cockatiels_think_about_their_owners\" title=\"What do cockatiels think about their owners?\">What do cockatiels think about their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#Do_birds_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do birds get attached to their owners?\">Do birds get attached to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-cockatiels-live-as-pets-3\/#How_long_do_cockatiels_live_for_as_a_pet\" title=\"How long do cockatiels live for as a pet?\">How long do cockatiels live for as a pet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_cockatiels_live_as_pets\"><\/span>How long do cockatiels live as pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cockatiels live an average of <b>10-15 years, depending on whether they are wild or captive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cockatiel_live_for_20_years\"><\/span>Can a cockatiel live for 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lifespan of the Cockatiel The cockatiel in the wild has a life expectancy of about 10 to 15 years. But <b>a tame cockatiel that has been well taken care of can live an average of 20 to 25 years, due in part to a healthy and nutritious diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cockatiels_live_for_40_years\"><\/span>Can cockatiels live for 40 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, a cockatiel may live anywhere from 10 to 14 years. Contrast that with cockatiel lifespan in captivity, which can be anywhere from 15 to 25 years. But the best news is that <b>pet cockatiels have been known to live as long as 35 years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_25_old_for_a_cockatiel\"><\/span>Is 25 old for a cockatiel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My 25-year-old cockatiel is a sweet baby who soaks up attention. My white-faced cockatiel Boobear has turned 25, and he&#8217;s still going strong. <b>The normal life expectancy of these small domestic parrots is roughly 15 to 25 years, but some senior birds live into their thirties<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_cockatiel_live_in_a_cage\"><\/span>How long does a cockatiel live in a cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cockatiels definitely recognize their owners, and they will form very, very deep bonds with you. They will know your face, and they will recognize your clothes. They may even prefer you in bright clothing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cockatiels_know_their_owner\"><\/span>Do cockatiels know their owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A pet cockatiel can live for <b>up to 25 yearssome have even lived longer! This means that owning a cockatiel is a long-term commitment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_can_cockatiels_live_as_a_pet\"><\/span>How old can cockatiels live as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, a cockatiel may live anywhere from 10 to 14 years. Contrast that with cockatiel lifespan in captivity, which can be anywhere from 15 to 25 years. But the best news is that <b>pet cockatiels have been known to live as long as 35 years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cockatiels_live_for_30_years\"><\/span>Do cockatiels live for 30 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cockatiels live an average of 10-15 years, depending on whether they are wild or captive. Many wild cockatiels won&#8217;t make it to this age many don&#8217;t live to see adulthood, given the threat of predators and environmental factors. However, domesticated cockatiels can live long and rich lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_years_can_a_cockatiel_live\"><\/span>How many years can a cockatiel live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, a cockatiel may live anywhere from 10 to 14 years. Contrast that with cockatiel lifespan in captivity, which can be anywhere from 15 to 25 years. But the best news is that <b>pet cockatiels have been known to live as long as 35 years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_bird_has_a_lifespan_of_20_years\"><\/span>Which bird has a lifespan of 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lovebirds and budgies do almost always live under 20 years and parrotlets and cockatiels *tend* to, but <b>parrotlets and cockatiels can easily exceed 20 years with proper care. And with conures, twenty years is the *minimum* life expectancy for the greencheeks, most will live longer with proper care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cockatiel_live_up_to_30_years\"><\/span>Can a cockatiel live up to 30 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cockatiel in the wild has a life expectancy of about 10 to 15 years. But <b>a tame cockatiel that has been well taken care of can live an average of 20 to 25 years, due in part to a healthy and nutritious diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_cockatiel_live_for\"><\/span>How long can a cockatiel live for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>African Greys<\/b> African grey parrots that are famous for their speaking ability and intelligence live about 40 years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_bird_can_live_for_40_years\"><\/span>What bird can live for 40 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sammy, a soon-to-be <b>31-year-old cockatiel from St. Pete Beach who was named the Oldest Cockatiel by the Guinness Book of World Records.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cockatiel_live_for_25_years\"><\/span>Can a cockatiel live for 25 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A pet cockatiel can live for up to 25 yearssome have even lived longer! This means that owning a cockatiel is a long-term commitment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_an_old_cockatiel\"><\/span>How old is an old cockatiel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a pet, a cockatiel&#8217;s lifespan can be anywhere from <b>10 to 25 years, with the oldest reported record being 36 years. Young cockatiels change dramatically through the first year of their life, making it possible to estimate their age to within a few months. They reach their adult size by a year old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_cockatiels_live_till\"><\/span>What age do cockatiels live till?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cockatiels live an average of <b>10-15 years, depending on whether they are wild or captive. Many wild cockatiels won&#8217;t make it to this age many don&#8217;t live to see adulthood, given the threat of predators and environmental factors. However, domesticated cockatiels can live long and rich lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_cockatiel_be_in_a_cage\"><\/span>How long can a cockatiel be in a cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Two To Three Hours Minimum<\/b> As you can see, keeping a cockatiel is quite a time commitment. She should be allowed out of her cage for a minimum of two to three hours a day. Interacting with your bird during this time is important, but you don&#8217;t have to spend the whole time playing with her.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_the_average_cockatiel_live_in_captivity\"><\/span>How long do the average cockatiel live in captivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cockatiels live an average of <b>10-15 years, depending on whether they are wild or captive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cockatiels_like_their_cage_covered_at_night\"><\/span>Do cockatiels like their cage covered at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is not necessary to cover bird cages at night. Sometimes a bird prefers it, sometimes it is needed to limit daylight when you have a bird who won&#8217;t stop laying eggs. But for now, <b>there is no need to cover their cage at night. Cockatiels do better with a nightlight, too, because some can be prone to night frights.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_cockatiel_live_longer\"><\/span>How can I make my cockatiel live longer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Add Nutritional Content to their Diet<\/b> After ensuring proper hygiene, the most effective solution to increase cockatiel life expectancy as a pet is to add nutritional values to his diet. Calcium and minerals are the foremost factors to provide them a healthy life. Choose food that is healthy for them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cockatiels_remember_their_owners\"><\/span>Do cockatiels remember their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cockatiels definitely recognize their owners, and they will form very, very deep bonds with you. They will know your face, and they will recognize your clothes. They may even prefer you in bright clothing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_cockatiel_loves_you\"><\/span>How do you tell if your cockatiel loves you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top 8 Signs That Your Cockatiel Likes You:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>She Chirps at Your Approach.  <\/li>\n<li>She Has Warm Feet.  <\/li>\n<li>Her Body Language Is Relaxed.  <\/li>\n<li>The Feathers of Her Crest Are in a Normal Position.  <\/li>\n<li>She Smooths Her Feathers.  <\/li>\n<li>Her Tail Wags and Her Eyes Blink Incessantly.  <\/li>\n<li>She Trots Towards You with Her Head Held High.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cockatiels_think_about_their_owners\"><\/span>What do cockatiels think about their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A cockatiel recognizes you the moment you enter the room. In fact, your avian chum already knew you were coming by the sound of your footfalls in the hallway. He or she might even go so far as to attack other family members in a protective gesture. That&#8217;s how much they know who you are and want to keep you safe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_birds_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do birds get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet bird owners have an opportunity that birders rarely see: <b>they can bond extensively with their pets. Through those bonds, they grow familiar with their birds&#8217; unique moods and emotions, from stress and loneliness to joy and excitement. That familiarity leaves no doubt that pet birds can and do feel emotions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_cockatiels_live_for_as_a_pet\"><\/span>How long do cockatiels live for as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cockatiels live an average of <b>10-15 years, depending on whether they are wild or captive.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long do cockatiels live as pets?Can a cockatiel live for 20 years?Can cockatiels live for 40 years?Is 25 old for a cockatiel?How long does a cockatiel live in a cage?Do cockatiels know their owner?How old can cockatiels live as a pet?Do cockatiels live for 30 years?How many years can a cockatiel&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-70356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70356"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70356"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70356\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}